Physician Assistant - Dermatology

MaineHealth; Rockport (ME); On-site; USD 126,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

MaineHealth Medical Group is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our Specialty Skin practice serving Midcoast Maine. This office-based role focuses on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of skin conditions while expanding access to dermatologic care in our communities.

You will collaborate with board-certified dermatologists and other providers across multiple locations in Belfast and Rockport.

Qualifications

• Experienced Physician Assistant in dermatology or fast-paced specialties.
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel across regional locations for coverage.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage dermatologic conditions.
• Perform skin examinations and cancer screenings.
• Manage benign and malignant lesions with supervising physicians.
• Educate patients on prevention and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.

Skills

Dermatology knowledge

Patient education

Team-based care

Clinical assessment

Multisite coverage

Education

Master's in Physician Assistant Studies

NCCPA certification

Job description

Join a Growing Specialty Skin Team Bringing Dermatologic Care Closer to Home

MaineHealth Medical Group is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join our Specialty Skin practice serving Midcoast Maine. This is an exciting opportunity to practice in a high-demand specialty clinic focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of skin conditions while helping expand access to dermatologic care in our communities.

As a valued member of the Specialty Skin team, you will work collaboratively with a growing team of providers, including an board-certified dermatologists, experienced Advanced Practice Providers, family medicine physicians, and general surgeons. The practice benefits from a strong referral network and serves patients across the region who might otherwise need to travel significant distances for specialty skin care.

Position Highlights

• Established and growing Specialty Skin practice
• High patient demand with a robust referral base
• Collaborative partnerships w/team of providers
• Opportunity to evaluate and manage a wide variety of dermatologic and skin-related conditions
• Skin cancer screenings and preventive care
• Office-based procedures and lesion management
• Strong support from experienced clinical and administrative staff
• Flexibility to provide care at multiple practice locations to support patient access
• Opportunity to help shape and expand regional dermatology services

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with dermatologic and skin-related conditions
• Perform comprehensive skin examinations and skin cancer screenings
• Manage benign and malignant skin lesions in collaboration with supervising physicians and dermatology colleagues
• Perform office-based dermatologic procedures within scope of practice
• Educate patients on prevention, treatment plans, and long-term skin health
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and referring clinicians to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care
• Support access initiatives and practice growth through flexible coverage across regional locations in Belfast and Rockport, ME

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a patient-centered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, team-based environment and is passionate about improving access to specialty skin care. They possess strong clinical assessment skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative approach to patient care. Success in this role requires flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to support patients across multiple practice locations as needed. The successful candidate will enjoy building relationships, managing a high-volume patient panel, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional care close to home.

This Position Offers:

• At MaineHealth, we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, shift differentials, productivity-based incentives, quality incentives and other premiums.
• The pay range for this position is $126,282 to $163,424 annually based on the candidate's level of experience.
• In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.

Culture of the Practice

Our Specialty Skin practice is built on a shared commitment to providing high-quality dermatologic care to the communities of Midcoast Maine. The team is collaborative, collegial, and mission-driven, working together to meet growing patient demand while reducing barriers to specialty care. Providers partner closely with family medicine physicians, general surgeons, advanced practice providers, and specialists throughout the MaineHealth system, including colleagues at across our MaineHealth footprint. Team members are supported, valued, and encouraged to contribute ideas as we continue to expand services and improve access for patients throughout the region.

About the Community

Located along Maine's scenic Midcoast, Belfast and Rockport offer an exceptional quality of life with stunning coastal views, vibrant downtowns, outdoor recreation, and easy access to boating, hiking, and year-round activities. Enjoy the opportunity to practice meaningful medicine while living and working in one of New England's most beautiful regions.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a traditional specialty APP role. It is an opportunity to become part of a growing regional skin care program, work alongside highly engaged colleagues, and make a lasting impact on access to dermatologic care for the communities of Midcoast Maine.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statue:

Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.